Are you AWARE of one of the best resources for Fibromyalgia information on the web? The National Fibromyalgia Association is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving quality of life for people with Fibromyalgia. Their website has been a great resource for me as an FM patient, advocate, and support group leader. The NFA is focused on creating programs dedicated to spreading Fibromyalgia Awareness, like the Fibro Focus events that took place last year, which my support group was fortunate to participate in. The NFA truly is the leading authority on Fibromyalgia, so when … [Read more...]
I Have Changed. I am Different. I am Improved.
I was invited by my friend Kathy over at The Fibrochondriac to participate in her blog carnival. The theme of her carnival is: What do you want people to know about you? I was surfing around through my old posts, looking for an appropriate one to share, and I came across this post I originally published October 13, 2008, the same month I began my blog. Selflessly Selfish I struggle every day with who I am. I am different because of the Fibromyalgia. I am not the independent, fiercely productive person I once was. Every morning I envy (but am grateful for) my husband and his ability … [Read more...]
Do This Don’t Do That
There is a lot of Fibromyalgia information on the web. In the same day - same hour really - you can read seven "expert" and yet conflicting articles. One blog (maybe mine) will tell you to try yoga, while the next will tell you to avoid all types of exercise. One expert will tell you the condition is rheumatological, and the next will tell you it is neurological. One article will tell you your symptoms will never go away completely, the next will say you can heal completely if you do this, and don't do that. And some articles simply take all the conflicting information out there and … [Read more...]
What Did You Do?
What did you do? I've been asked this question a lot since returning to work. What did you do before this? It is an interesting question and I don't think I have decided how to answer it yet. Do I tell them about the accident that brought my life to a screeching hault? Do I tell them about the months spent struggling to regain my ability to speak coherently? Do I tell them about the pain, the bouts of depression, the fatigue, and general disconnect from life? Do I tell them about starting this blog? Do I tell them how I was so inspired by this blog I started FibroHaven Foundation? No, I … [Read more...]
More Change, More Adaptation, and a New Door
I think you will be noticing a change in the tone of FibroHaven. For the past year I have been writing about all the changes I have made to improve my health - yoga, nutrition, support group, writing, etc.. Now that I am a working girl again, we will get to see first hand how much I have improved and what I need to do to maintain my current level of health. After my first week I am feeling pretty good. I am back in sales. It is what I know and what I have done well for many years. I am really excited about the company I am with now. Very smart, professional internet marketing firm. Great … [Read more...]